BREDA FUCILI (BREDA MECCANICA BRESCIANA) Model 01

Overview

Shotgun is preowned and in good condition considering its age. Handing marks, scuffs, marks, and surface rust are all present throughout the piece although nothing egregious or noteworthy.Breda Model 01 shotguns began production in the 1950s and continued through the 1960s. Unfortunately there are no significant serialization records made publicly available by Breda, so it is difficult to confidently estimate a specific year of manufacture for this piece, so please understand that this piece is likely 50-60 years old.The Breda Model 01 is often held in similar regard to the famous Browning Auto 5, as both shotguns use a long recoil system allowing for stellar, semi automatic performance.Model 01s have a unique feature in that they utilize an exterior choke, meaning that the choke is affixed to the threading on the outside of the crown of the barrel, as opposed to the much more common internal choke. The original quick choke for this piece IS included.Barrel measures 28" (30" when choke is attached), chambered in 12GA, and has a capacity of 4+1.